The Blood Cult/Initiations/Fourth

Roleplay from Glenn Hyrhion (11 days, 21 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in the region Vur Hagin (12 recipients) It seems everyone is here in body and spirit for the initiations to begin. Please follow me to the temple my friends Tyshia, Nnaoj, Lelith.

Glenn Hyrhion Senator of Vur Hagin

Roleplay from Lelith Rakarth (11 days, 14 hours ago) Travels towards the Temple, this is a new experience for Lelith and she only hopes she is ready

Lelith Rakarth (Dame of Vale)

Roleplay from Nnaoj Urominiel (11 days, 6 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in the region Vur Hagin (13 recipients) Nnaoj and the others followed Glenn as he led them to the steps of the temple pyramid. What would this initiation involve she wondered seeing the blood stained statues that lined the path.

Lady Nnaoj Urominiel (Dame of Xhahgus)

Letter from Tyshia Adriddae (11 days ago) Message sent to all realm-mates in the region Vur Hagin (11 recipients) Tyshia proceeded up the temple, following the initiator Glenn. She hunched, somewhat afraid of the following events. Her arms crossed she stood to gawk at the caged leopards nearby. Her arms fell to her sides and clutched her sword by instinct. After a pause she hurried to follow the other initiates.

Tyshia Adriddae Senator of Jyl

Roleplay from Glenn Hyrhion (10 days, 23 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in the region Vur Hagin (13 recipients) Arriving in front of the temple, he could see that it wasnt the same as the one in Zisswi. Second sacred location after Gaxano we could say. Although, it was a small temple. Nothing as inspiring and nothing that could make people go in awe. However, the one in Vur Hagin stood high. The greatest temple the BloodCult had even known as of yet.

It was made from stones that came from Qual, of course it was not built as soon as it started, it took many moons. Carved on each stone was different drawings of multiple deities with inscriptions that told the story of each god.

At the four corners stood four giant pillars, but even more surprising was the height of the center of the temple itself. At the bottom, at night, we could imagine as if the center reached for the stars. At noon, the sun would be on top of the great temple.

In front of the house of god, Glenn stood in front of the door.

"Greetings seekers of truth." "We shall commence the initiation soon enough." "First, before we start the offering of the sacred elixir at the highest peak" "I invite you to join me inside the temple."

Glenn continued his march towards the door. The door was made of stone, only those from the inside may open it. As Glenn murmured a few incomprehensible words throught the few little holes close to the entrance, then the men pushed the solid stone door.

"Please follow me, if you still desire to follow the path"

It was dark, blank, there was nothing the human eye could see. The initiates slowly saw the figure of Glenn dissapearing through the pitch black abyss. Then, as the initiates followed him.

Light came to blind them, as the torches were lit. The environment was not clear, it felt heavy, it felt surnatural. A circle was drawn on the floor with different symbols. Although some were more apparent, as the figure of the snake could be seen. The room was wide, torches followed the same circular figure as the middle circle. Around the halo stood many men in old rugged capes that was hiding their entire body from head to toe. We could only see the bottom of their face as they held candle in their hands. At the four walls, we would see piles of bones, some were decaying bodies. The initiates would see the priest in the middle.

"Welcome to the inner temple, the belly of the mighty." "Before becoming a priest, I had a vision, a message from my god." "I came into a trance, took my dagger and perfectly scarred my back with the symbol of a snake." "I had to show my faith, my devotion as I had to give a part of myself to them, my blood" "You might now ask yourself, what we are doing here or what is going to happen" "Well then, this is your last chance initiates, either go back now or show us and to the gods your total devotion." as Glenn slowly took the dagger an acolyte was handing him. Then the priest would hold the tip of the blade and point the handle towards the initiates.

Glenn Hyrhion Senator of Vur Hagin

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Roleplay from Glenn Hyrhion (9 days, 4 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (19 recipients) Roleplay from Nnaoj Urominiel (8 days, 19 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (16 recipients) Nnaoj accepted the blade of the dagger between two fingers and held up her palm. She began in the middle and began to carve, a circle slowly spiralling outward. Droplets of blood budded from her marred hand. She continued with angles pointing away from the center, the dagger drew twelve of them in total encircling the spiral. The stream of blood now flowing down her arm and dripping to the dirt from her elbow. "I have chosen Xunaotl as my patron, goddess of seduction, fertility and care." She held up her palm showing the bloody symbol of the sun.

Lady Nnaoj Urominiel (Dame of Xhahgus)

Roleplay from Tyshia Adriddae (8 days, 3 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (17 recipients) Tyhsia stood in the dark, afraid. She didn't like dark places. Anything good happen in the dark. You never know what might be lurking across the shadows, waiting till you turn your back to strike. In this darkness you wouldn't need to have your back turned to not see what was coming straight at you. More than once she just about tripped over the rough paved stones on the ground where loose rubble were scattered over. Tyshia was thankful that it was to dark for anyone to see her clumsiness.

A dim light hugged the walls of the corridor. Although it brought little light in, it was still better than the light deficient tunnel. Glenn showed the small group of initiates through, ushering them to the underbelly of the temple. Glennn started to speak, however, Tyshai was only vaguely aware of what he was saying. She admired the carvings of the large room, taking in every detail. One of the elegant carvings into the wall caught her eye. She couldn't read its name, but the image was of a giant serpent.

The sound of a knife piercing flesh startled Tyshia. She turned watched as the other initiate beside her started to draw and shape lines over her body. The blood pooled on the ground beside her as she cut out the flesh of her body. After a few minutes the initiate stopped, the deed done, and cried out his devotion to one of the gods.

Bowing, the initiate backed away to allow Tyshia to take the knife. She did. Her hand shaking, she wished she had known what Glenn was telling her. Then she realized what the initiate was doing, she had to do. Maybe there was a easier way out. She cursed at her self angrily. She didn't know what to do with the knife. She made no effort to study the rituals of any of the gods let alone one of them.

Tyshia suddenly stabbed the knife into herself. The sudden pain made her wince. She looked back at the carved serpent and proceeded to carve the lines into her self. Along with the blood, she saw water over her chest. The precipitation was either from her tears, or from her sweat. Her hand was shaking, and she struggled to keep it still so she wouldn't spoil the lines.

Finally, she finished the last lines and removed the knife. It was deeper then she expected. Tyshia saw Glenn looking at her expectantly, and she stammered on what she was to say. She didn't know name of the god of which she carved into herself. Then, like an arrow hitting someone, the name hit her too. Tyshia yelled out, "I devote myself to Hiacaotl!"

Tyshia Adriddae Senator of Jyl

Roleplay from Glenn Hyrhion (6 days, 1 hour ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (18 recipients) As Glenn saw initiate Nnaoj taking the small blade first. He was exatled by the blood that came down gently going throught the lines and curves of the human body.

He was almost in a trance, then without him noticing, he heard the initiate claiming her devotion to her chosen deity, the initiate was done for now. Moments after, initiate Tyshia took the dagger and seemed hesitent, she had a small moment of pause and silence. Glenn started to wonder, suddenly, she plunged the blade in herself. Deeper than expected, Glenn was surprise and in awe of her movements. As blood was dripping and flying from left to right. The priest, wanted a taste of that sacred liquid that seemed so delicious. However, he kept his desire for later...

As Tyshia was done, Glenn took the blade and asked to initiate Lelith.

"It is your turn initiate, show the gods your devotion and desire to follow their path and values"

Roleplay from Lelith Rakarth (6 days ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (18 recipients) Lelith took the bloodied dagger from Glenn, she cut deep into her palm and then clenched her first as she ripped the dagger from her grasp.

"Take this offering of blood" shrieked Lelith

Lelith looked at Glenn and before handing the dagger back she cut from her forehead down to her cheek on the right side of her face.

"May my blood flow for you"

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Roleplay from Glenn Hyrhion (9 days, 4 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (19 recipients) Roleplay from Glenn Hyrhion (5 days, 23 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (18 recipients) This one is quite feisty, going on so boldly, Glenn thought. Although, she hasnt respected the goal of this first step. Or part of it, he continued to murmure quietly to himself.

"Initiate Lelith, your devotion is strong and admirable, but you have to tattoo your skin by scarring yourself the symbol that will represent the chosen deity of your desire. Either these scars youve inflicted upon your skin be the mark of a god you shall name now or you are to respill the good out of your body."

As Glenn hands back the dagger.

Glenn Hyrhion Senator of Vur Hagin

Roleplay from Lelith Rakarth (5 days, 23 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (18 recipients) The rituals practised are new to Lelith but she will embrace them, she took the dagger and upon her neck she carved 3 Circles all combined, this is the symbol of pestilence, plague and Decay...She fears death and this deity spoke to her and offers her santuary from it.

This she decided was the path she must follow, Nurgleth

Lelith Rakarth (Dame of Vale)

Roleplay from Glenn Hyrhion (1 day, 18 hours ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (19 recipients) After seeing the last initiate redoing it. The first night of initiations was over.

"I am proud and so are the gods of your actions here tonight, you shall now forever hold their insignia." "Tomorrow is a new day and we shall follow it up with the next challenge."

"Rest well, it shall be a test with wild animals, the ones you have seen outside the temple if you have taken the time to look around on the way here." "I am counting on you all to come to the temple at dawn, if your not there, then you will be considered a failure among the eyes of the gods."

Glenn Hyrhion Senator of Vur Hagin

Roleplay from Glenn Hyrhion (18 hours, 20 minutes ago) Message sent to everyone in "The Blood Cult" (19 recipients) As Glenn heard words from the elder, he had thought of the initiations he has conducted and compared it to his and what he had in mind. He came to a conclusion and decided to write a letter to the initiates.

Greetings initiates,

Your deed and devotion has went beyond my expectations. You have went through a great challenge that tested your desire and willingness to join the Cult and to serve the gods. You deliberately knew of the test and had a chance to leave, but you all stayed to the very end, even better, acomplishing the task that was given. Therefore, to sum it up, you have passed the rite of initiations.

Yours,

Glenn Hyrhion Senator of Vur Hagin

Glenn Hyrhion Senator of Vur Hagin